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S O U T H F L O R I D A ( 4 - 0 ) A T S Y R A C U S E ( 2 - 2 ) • N O O N , s a t u r d a y • C a r r I E r d O M E • t W C s - 2 6

ORANGE INSIDER

O n paper, it is a mismatch.South Florida will enter Saturday’s noon

game at Syracuse in the Carrier Dome with an unblemished 4-0 record. It has out-

scored its opponents 151-27. It is No. 23 in the nation in total offense, averaging 433.8 yards per game. It is No. 11 in total defense, allowing only 242.8 yards per game. It has yet to allow a touchdown pass.

“They have great talent, they’re playing with ter-rific effort and it’s a team we haven’t beaten (in the four-game series),” SU coach Doug Marrone said, “so it’s a tremendous challenge for our football team.”

It is. But there is one catch. With the exception of last week’s signature upset at Florida State, the Bulls have put together that imposing resume against a cup-cake schedule. While Syracuse (2-2) was testing its mettle against three Big Ten opponents to prepare for the Big East Conference, USF was routing Wofford (40-7), Western Kentucky (35-13) and Charleston Southern (59-0). Wofford and Charleston Southern play in the Football Championship Subdivision (for-merly known as Division I-AA).

The schedule begs the question: How good are the Bulls?

The Orange is about to find out. …

DAVERAHME’SGAMEPREVIEW

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South Florida redshirt freshman quarterback B.J. Daniels made his first start last Saturday in the Bulls’ 17-7 upset win over Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla.

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2009TEAM STATISTICS

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Running backsQB B.J. Daniels’ prowess as a runner (6.8 yards per carry) gives USF an element SU lacks. Bulls average 207.2 yards per game rushing.

Receivers USF has a bunch of burners (team averages a lusty14.4 yards per catch), but Mike Williams (28 receptions) gives SU the edge.

Offensive line USF’s line provides foundation for balance (over 200 yards rushing and passing per game). SU’s unit is “work in progress.”

Defensive line USF has best pair of DEs in nation led by All-American George Selvie. SU’s improved unit needs Art Jones to be healthy.

Linebackers USF boasts typical Florida trio: big, strong and extremely fast. This season, SU’s group led by Derrell Smith is in the same boat.

Quarterbacks SU’s Greg Paulus averages 222 yards per game and has a lofty completion percentage of 68.4. USF’s B.J. Daniels is a dangerous runner/passer.

Secondary USF has yet to allow a TD pass this season; SU has allowed 11. USF allows 130.5 passing yards per game; SU allows 310.5.

Special teams USF has been OK in every area but FGs (3-for-8). Despite breakdowns on trick plays last week, SU is solid all-around.

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USF SU avg. points/game 37.8 26.2 turnovers 6 7Fumbles lost 2 3Interceptions thrown 4 4

First downs 86 71Rushing 42 25Passing 36 40Penalty 8 6

3rd-down conv. % 48.9 20.04th-down conv. % 100.0 66.7avg. yPg 433.8 328.2Offensive plays 257 246Average gain 6.8 5.3

rushing yPg 207.2 98.8Rushes 162 126Average gain 5.1 3.1

Passing yPg 226.5 229.5Comp/attempts 63/95 82/120Avg. gain/attempt 9.5 7.7

Sacks 10 10Penalties 33 27Punts/avg. yards 11/43.2 22/43.8 Punts blocked 0 0 Punt returns/avg. 7/8.7 7/5.7Kickoff returns/avg. 9/24.4 19/24.4

Passing Comp. Att. YPG Int. Paulus 78 114 222.0 4Nassib 4 5 10.0 0Rushing No. Yds. Lg. Carter 75 284 16Bailey 21 110 18Receiving No. Yds. Lg. Williams 28 437 66Davis 11 129 24Bailey 8 47 15Lemon 8 46 19Carter 5 52 21Field goals Made Att. Lg. Lichtenstein 7 8 43Punting No. Avg. Lg. Long 21 44.8 59Kickoff returns No. Avg. Lg. M. Jones 18 25.8 79Punt returns No. Avg. Lg. Davis 5 5.6 14Tackles Solo Ast. Total Smith 24 12 36Suter 19 12 31Holmes 16 8 24Hogue 12 11 23N. Scott 16 3 19K. Scott 14 2 16

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51 andrew lewisSr. 6-3, 273

34 E.J. CarterFr. 6-0, 222

25 derrell Smith Jr. 6-1, 236

90 Jared Kimmel Sr. 6-6, 252

54 Mikhail MarinovichSo. 6-4, 234

35 Mike holmes Jr. 5-11, 184

97 arthur JonesSr. 6-4, 293

32 doug hogue Jr. 6-2, 223

26 Kevyn ScottSo. 5-11, 195

24 Max Suter Sr. 6-0, 201

28 Nico Scott Jr. 5-10, 179

11 a.J. loveJr. 6-3, 205

2 Carlton MitchellJr. 6-4, 212

3 Mo PlancherSr. 5-9, 200

82 Ben Busbee Sr. 6-3, 242

64 Jake SimsJr. 6-5, 285

55 Jeremiah WarrenSo. 6-4, 310

61 Zach hermannJr. 6-3, 313

62 Sampson genusJr. 6-1, 314

79 Chaz hineSo. 6-4, 292

7 B.J. danielsFr. 6-1, 215

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5 Nate allenSr. 6-2, 206

98 aaron harrisSr. 6-4, 265

16 Mistral raymondSr. 6-1, 180

11 Sabbath Joseph Jr. 6-0, 230

42 Kion WilsonSr. 6-2, 235

49 Chris robinson Sr. 6-3, 245

3 Jerome Murphy Sr. 6-1, 190

97 terrell McClainJr. 6-3, 306

95 george Selvie Sr. 6-4, 245

2 Quenton Washington So. 5-10, 185

90 Jason Pierre-PaulJr. 6-6, 265

1 Mike Williams Jr. 6-2, 211

74 Nick SpellerSo. 6-5, 299

2 greg Paulus Sr. 6-1, 195

3 delone CarterJr. 5-10, 215

70 ryan Bartholomew Jr. 6-3, 288

60 Jim McKenzieJr. 6-4, 284

73 Jonathan MeldrumJr. 6-5, 314

85 Mike owenSr. 6-4, 255

5 Marcus SalesSo. 6-0, 177

15 alec lemonFr. 6-1, 193

77 tucker BaumbachJr. 6-5, 317

2009TEAMROSTERS

1 Mike Williams WR

2 Greg Paulus QB

3 Delone Carter RB

4 Cameron Dantley QB

5 Marcus Sales WR

6 Da’Mon Merkerson CB

7 Donte Davis WR

8 Cody Catalina QB

9 Andrew Robinson QB

10 Dorian Graham CB

11 Lavar Lobdell WR

12 Tyrell Harris CB

12 Ryan Nassib QB

13 Phillip Thomas S

14 Grant Mayes CB

15 Alec Lemon WR

16 James Jarrett QB

17 Charley Loeb QB

18 John Mark Henderson CB

19 Ryan Lichtenstein K

20 Randy McKinnon S

22 Torian Phillips WR

23 Daniel Bailey WR

24 Max Suter S

25 Frank Satterfield WR

25 Derrell Smith LB

26 Kevyn Scott S

27 Nicholas Chestnut CB

27 Averin Collier RB

28 Nico Scott CB

29 Antwon Bailey RB

30 Rishard Anderson S

31 Dale Peterman CB

32 Doug Hogue RB

33 Dan Vaughan LB

34 Earl Carter LB

35 Michael Holmes CB

36 Jerry Harden RB

36 George Mayes DB

37 Michael Jones RB

38 Ryan Ahern DB

39 Lonnie Johnson DB

40 Daniel Collier FB

40 Jake Smith K

41 Ryan Gillum LB

42 Shane Raupers K

43 Shamarko Thomas CB

45 Derek Hines LB

46 Parker Cantey LB

46 Robert Nieves FB

47 Rob Long P

47 Rafael McRae DB

48 Carl Cutler RB

49 Adam Harris DL

49 Darnell Pratt TE

51 Kwaku Boah LB

51 Andrew Lewis DE

52 Ollie Haney OL

53 Chad Battles LB

54 Mikhail Marinovich DE

55 Anthony Perkins DT

56 Cory Boatman DE

57 Maximilian Leo LS

58 Mike Stenclik LB

60 Jim McKenzie C

62 Andrew Phillips T

63 Dave Zaske LS

66 Andrew Tiller T

68 Justin Pugh G

69 Chris Basile DE

70 Ryan Bartholomew G

71 Adam Rosner G

72 Nick Lepak T

73 Jonathan Meldrum T

74 Nick Speller T

75 Zack Chibane C

76 Ian Allport OL

77 Tucker Baumbach T

78 Josh White T

79 Dalton Phillips C

80 Nick Provo TE

81 Cody Morgan WR

82 Van Chew WR

83 Ollie Taylor WR

84 Michael Acchione WR

85 Mike Owen TE

86 David Stevens TE

89 Thomas Trendowski TE

90 Jared Kimmel DE

91 Brandon Sharpe LB

92 Shane Kimmel LB

93 Jarel Lowery DT

94 Bud Tribbey DT

95 Torrey Ball DE

97 Arthur Jones DT

99 Chandler Jones DE

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No. Name Pos. No. Name Pos.1 Jason Sherman WR

1 Jerrell Young S

2 Carlton Mitchell WR

2 Quenton Washington CB

3 Jerome Murphy CB

3 Moise Plancher RB

4 Tyson Butler CB

5 Nate Allen S

5 Lindsey Lamar RB

6 Ed Alcin WR

6 Kayvon Webster DB

7 B.J. Daniels QB

7 Ryne Giddins DE

8 Matt Grothe QB

9 Ricardo Dixon CB

9 Theo Wilson WR

11 Sabbath Joseph LB

11 A.J. Love WR

12 Evan Landi QB

12 Jon Lejiste DB

13 Dexter Baldwin WR

14 Tyler Stowell WR

15 Victor Marc DB

16 Ryan Eppes QB

16 Mistral Raymond DB

17 Sterling Griffin WR

18 Justin Brockhaus-Kann P

19 Isaac Virgin TE

20 Aston Samuels RB

21 Demetris Murray RB

22 George Baker CB

22 Derrick Hopkins WR

23 Faron Hornes WR

23 Chris Lane DB

24 Bradley Battles RB

25 Delbert Alvarado P

26 Mike Ford RB

27 Austin Pullaro P

28 Maikon Bonani K

29 Colby Erskin WR

29 Lonny Oxendine DB

30 JaQuez Jenkins S

30 Austin Atkins K

31 Charlton Sinclair DB

31 Jonny Sitton RB

32 Eric Schwartz K

33 Jamar Taylor RB

34 Devekeyan Lattimore LB

34 Kenneth Luberice TE

36 Sam Barrington LB

36 Ilia Petrov P

37 Joel Miller RB

38 Craig Breen RB

39 Chase Boswell TE

40 Corey Schomp LS

41 Patrick Hampton DE

42 Kion Wilson LB

43 Richard Kelly FB

44 Leslie Stirrups DT

45 Rony Delisca LB

46 Cory Grissom DL

47 LaDre Watkins LB

48 Renato Proia K

49 Chris Robinson LB

51 Armando Sanchez LB

52 Matt Milk LB

53 Chase Griffiths LB

54 Julius Forte DE

55 Michael Lanaris LB

55 Jeremiah Warren OL

57 Jacquian Williams LB

58 David Bedford DE

59 Cody Durakovic DE

60 Danous Estenor OL

61 Zach Hermann G

62 Sampson Genus OL

63 Jamar Bass OL

64 Jacob Sims T

66 Kevin McCaskill C

67 Nick Pisasik LS

68 Michael Walsh LS

69 Josh Garvin G

71 John McGhin L

73 Damien Edwards T

74 Mark Popek T

75 Darren Powe OL

76 Steven Jacques OL

77 Jatavious Jackson OL

79 Chaz Hine OL

80 Patrick Richardson WR

81 Dontavia Bogan WR

82 Ben Busbee TE

83 Jeffrey Wilson WR

84 Bermanley Augustin WR

85 Andrew Ketchel TE

87 Jessie Hester WR

88 Andreas Shields TE

89 Jeff Hawkins TE

90 Jason Pierre-Paul DE

91 Keith McCaskill DT

92 Luke Sager DE

93 Demi Thompson DT

94 Craig Marshall DE

95 George Selvie DE

96 Anthony Hill DL

97 Terrell McClain NT

98 Aaron Harris DL

South Florida

No. Name Pos. No. Name Pos.